The Learning Ladder II A reading and writing curriculum for Family Child Care Providers, Children and Families About the Project Select a Module Website Map Computer Basics Module

Website Map

Content of Modules

Module 1: Supporting Children's Literacy

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Helping Children Read and Write

Part 3: Reading Aloud to Children

Part 4: Materials and Activities to Support Writing

Part 5: Family Projects

Module 2: The Role of Play

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: The Stages of Play

Part 3: Children Learn through Play

Part 4: Facilitators of Play

Part 5: Family Projects

Module 3: Parents as Partners

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: School Memories Form Our Present Attitudes

Part 3: Creating Family Friendly Classrooms

Part 4: Forming Partnerships

Part 5: Family Projects

Module 4: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: The Goals of Observation

Part 3: Record Keeping Do's and Dont's

Part 4: Developing Portfolios

Part 5: Family Projects

Module 5: Health and Safety in Early Care and Education

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Eating Healthy

Part 3: Safe Classrooms

Part 4: Healthy Classrooms

Part 5: Family Projects

Module 6: Family Child Care as a Business

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: The Classroom Environment

Part 3: Creating Curriculum

Part 4: Table Toys or Manipulatives

Part 5: Family Projects

Computer Basics

Part 1: Using the Mouse

Part 2: Using the Keyboard

Part 3: Running Programs

Part 4: Word Processing Basics

Part 5: Using the Internet